Sara J. Edwards is an Associate Professor- Legal Studies in the Legal Studies department.
Biography
Originally from Stillwater, Minnesota. Married to husband Reggie. Sons: Anthony, Noah, Christian & Emmanuel
Academic Interests/Specialties
- Civil Rights, Social Justice & Law
Education
- B.A. Political Science (Pre-Law) from the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida
- J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Research
- Legal History and Racial Discrimination in the United States
Memberships
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Minnesota Paralegal Association
Professional Background
Worked in several areas of law including higher education law, class action litigation, criminal law & family law
Presentations
- Race & Justice; Training the Next Generation of Legal Professionals
Additional Campus Responsibilities
- Legal Advisor to the Cabinet
- Pre-Law Advisor
- Law Club Supervisor
- Senior Women’s Administrator
Awards
- Law Review
Personal/Hobbies
Playing guitar, painting, cooking, reading, watching sports
Teaching Philosophy
I meet my students where they are and help them to become the best version of themselves.
Sara Edwards has recently taught the following courses:
- Business Ethics
- Fundamentals of Speech
- Law and Ethics in Media
- Western Legal Traditions
- Constitution and Early Republic
- Civil Rights Movement
- The Supreme Court and the AmericanPeople
- Mock Trial
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Community Policing
- Introduction to Legal Studies
- Business Law
- Legal Research and Writing
- Legal Procedures
- Family Law
- Topic: Juvenile Justice
- Topics Course: Contracts Law
- Senior Seminar
- Legal Studies Internship
- Legal Studies Independent Study
- Criminal Deviance and Justice
- American Minorities